Hi all…
The other day I was walking at the gym and listening to YouTube and the third time I repeated this 'song' I liked (on purpose), I realized I was listening to a 32 yr old kid playing with Tommy Emmanuel.
It was a music fest of tapping, chiming, looping and amazing musicality on the part of Mike Dawes balanced with Tommy Emmanuel's steady more conventional playing. And about ˝ way through the second time I thought "I bet Mike D is one of those who people think is a bit musically hyper-active."
Song Was "Somebody That I Used To Know"
I hope this kind of talent and collaboration continues to develop and be pushed forward.
Tommy E's playing has not only inspired us for a couple decades now, but has caused many players to up their techniques and performances. He's faced a lot of criticism for his showmanship and 'outrageous' arrangements. Glad he's willing to overcome it and keep pushing himself at age 66 (in 2022)
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